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NOTE. Parts of leaves petiole, blade, midrib, veins, veinlets, base, apex, 

 margin. Distinguish between simple, palmately and pinnately compound. 

 Press and mount specimens of all species of oak leaves. Make a collection of 

 acorns. 



Recognize linear, lanceolate, oblong, elliptical, and oval forms. Bases heart- 

 shaped and shield-shaped. Apex acute and obtuse. Margins entire, toothed, 

 notched. 



Function of veins to carry sap; blade to absorb moisture and carbon 

 dioxide. 



Flower: Calyx sepals, corolla petals, stamens filament, anther and pollen; 

 carpel ovary, ovules, style, stigma. 



Study syringa and pansy. 



Parts of insects: head eyes, antennae, mouth-parts. Compare life history 

 of each egg, larva, pupa, image; community life of ants. Habits of spiders 

 and beetles. Encourage habit of personal observation on part of pupils. 



The study of the ant is suggested for this grade, being accessible and harmless. 

 The habits, home making and community life can better be observed in a nest 

 than in the ground; food getting and storing by watching them in the grass and 

 on sidewalks. Study members of the household: queen, workers, warriors, etc. 

 Note care of young, intelligence, communication; battles, excursions for food, etc. 



